Care Homes for Older People in and around Canterbury

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in and around Canterbury

The average costs for older person care homes in and around Canterbury can vary depending on the type of care required. Please refer to the detailed breakdown for more information.

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Browse 30 Canterbury Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.2
Total 1,178 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,406 per week

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Highland House Care Home

Littlebourne Road, Canterbury CT3 4AE

1.6 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.952 Reviews

12 1

"The Highland House team have provided excellent care for my Nan. I know at times this can be challenging, however they all seem to take it..."Read all 52 reviews

from £1,475 / weekSize 30 rooms

A small, independent home owned and run by the same managers for over 10 years and set in over an acre of grounds, Highland House is passionate about its service. Visitors most often describe the... Read more

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Chestfield House

Ridgeway, Chestfield, Whitstable CT5 3JT

5.4 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.8131 Reviews

12 1

"Chestfield Nursing Home is just wonderful! My darling Mum started her care here in November 25 after we sadly lost my Dad. From the moment..."Read all 131 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 31 rooms

Group/Owner Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd

Dating back to 1751, the home is a Tudor Style building located in the village of Chestfield. The town of Whitstable, famous for its oysters and the cathedral city of Canterbury are within reach. In addition... Read more

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Lark View Care Home

Cockering Road, Thanington, Canterbury CT1 3UR

1.4 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.818 Reviews

"My fiercely independent, elderly aunt suffered a fall a year ago, which led to her needing full time care and Lark View was chosen as it..."Read all 18 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 64 rooms

Lark View is a brand-new, purpose-built care home which opened in Summer 2023. Offering the very best facilities combined with a dedicated team of professionals, they pride themselves in providing... Read more

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Barchester Herne Place Care Home

2 Parkland Road, Herne Bay CT6 5DN

5.7 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.763 Reviews

29 1

"Very happy with all aspects of the care home, food lovely , rooms great and staff really give a great level of care to the residents, upon..."Read all 63 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 66 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Herne Place has been specifically designed to provide high-quality residential care to the elderly, including those individuals living with dementia. The home offers an extremely high level of 24-hour... Read more

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Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home

Old London Road, Upper Harbledown, Canterbury CT2 9AP

2.2 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.697 Reviews

12 1

"My mother is currently residing at Harbledown Lodge for the second time. The nursing and care staff are attentive and friendly, taking into..."Read all 97 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 56 rooms

Group/Owner Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd

Set in extensive grounds of 50 acres which include attractive gardens and mature woodland the building is an elegant Georgian House believed to be circa 1825. Harbledown Lodge with a team of experienced... Read more

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Bradbury Grange

74 Canterbury Road, Whitstable CT5 4HE

5.6 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.659 Reviews

16 1

"- Well looked after by kind staff - treat you like a person not a nuisance - any worries sorted out - clean - well fed - Really..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,516 / weekSize 50 rooms

Group/Owner MHA

Bradbury Grange offers tailored residential and residential dementia care for 50 residents in a welcoming, supportive and friendly environment. The home offer a homely, family atmosphere with comfortably... Read more

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Whitstable Nursing Home

The Old Vicarage, 28 West Cliff, Whitstable CT5 1DN

5.8 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.549 Reviews

13 1

"Always feel welcomed, it has a warmth atmosphere. It is always a joy to visit my mother She is always happy and very fond of the staff..."Read all 49 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 34 rooms

Group/Owner Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd

Situated within the town centre, overlooking a golf course Whitstable Nursing Home affords easy access to the seafront and other local amenities. The home has its own unique character presenting a home... Read more

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Bluebells Care Home

3 Joy Lane, Whitstable CT5 4LS

5.6 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.547 Reviews

12 1

"Mum moved to Bluebells in the beginning of December 2025, from being in hospital for 3 months following a major operation. The care and..."Read all 47 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 30 rooms

Bluebells Care Home is furnished to a high standard offering a comfortable and homely environment with single rooms, most having en-suite facilities. The Home has a happy and welcoming atmosphere... Read more

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Bridge Haven Care Home

Conyngham Lane, Bridge, Canterbury CT4 5JX

2.8 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.581 Reviews

13 1

"I have been visiting a friend at Bridge Haven Care Home since he arrived there a few months ago. I'm genuinely impressed with the home...."Read all 81 reviews

from £1,270 / weekSize 53 rooms

Group/Owner Avante Care & Support

Bridge Haven Care Centre has a rural setting in the village of Bridge, close to the city of Canterbury in Kent. It provides care and support for older people living with dementia and strives to give them... Read more

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Hamiltons

26 Island Road, Upstreet, Canterbury CT3 4DA

5.8 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.526 Reviews

"Our Auntie Helen has been so looked after, sadly she hasn't children and her Nephews David and Nephew Michael are the only relatives who..."Read all 26 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 17 rooms

Hamiltons, a small family run home based in Upstreet, employs a highly skilled team supporting adults living with with dementia. They aim to maintain a pleasant living environment and relaxed atmosphere... Read more

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Herne Bay Manor

Canterbury Road, Herne Bay CT6 5TD

6.2 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.410 Reviews

21 1

"Beautiful and friendly care home which I thought never existed. My wife enjoys exceptional medical care provided by experienced nursing..."Read all 10 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 67 rooms

Group/Owner Dunham Care

Set in the charming seaside town of Herne Bay, Herne Bay Manor is a beautifully designed 67-bed care home offering exceptional comfort, safety, and style. At Herne Bay Manor, luxury isn’t just about... Read more

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Broomfield Lodge Care Home

1 Hunters Forstal Road, Broomfield, Herne Bay CT6 7DN

6.1 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.434 Reviews

"I would thoroughly recommend Broomfield Lodge! My Dad was well cared for at all times during the last 4 months of his life. Knowing that..."Read all 34 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 24 rooms

Broomfield Lodge is a care home for older people that specialises in care for people with dementia. The home offers both short term and permanent residential care stays and carers work to ensure each... Read more

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Highfield Care Home

Bekesbourne Lane, Bekesbourne, Canterbury CT4 5DX

2.1 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.467 Reviews

"My aunt has been a resident at Highfield Care Home for over two years. She is very well looked after by friendly and professional staff who..."Read all 67 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 34 rooms

Group/Owner M R Patel

At Highfield Care Home in Canterbury, a sense of warmth and comfort fills the air from the moment someone steps through the doors. Here, every resident is greeted with care and compassion by a dedicated... Read more

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Meadow View Residential Care Home

Blackthorn Road, Hersden, Canterbury CT3 4GB

4.1 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.381 Reviews

12 1

"Beautiful home. Caring, thoughtful, supportive, warm clean. All the staff, from reception, house keeping, maintenance, kitchen, carers,..."Read all 81 reviews

from £1,440 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

The environment at Meadow View is beautiful, with spacious bedrooms with walk-in wet rooms, a sun terrace, welcoming lounges, a salon and cinema room. Staff are passionate about enriching their residents’... Read more

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Harrier Lodge

Thanet Way, Whitstable CT5 3FS

4.8 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.287 Reviews

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"My mum had five weeks rest bite care in Harrier lodge and has only just gone back home. The home is so nice and the staff are amazing, a..."Read all 87 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 65 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Harrier Lodge provides expert residential, nursing, respite and dementia care. Known as a ‘home for life’, the team can support you, even if needs change. Residents receive personalised care that reflects... Read more

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Chaucer House Care Home

82 St Martin's Hill, Littlebourne Road, Canterbury CT1 1PS

0.8 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.069 Reviews

14 1

"I have made several visits to this care home over the last 12 months. On each occasion i have found staff to be polite, kind and attentive...."Read all 69 reviews

from £1,558 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Avante Care & Support

Chaucer House Care Home is a purpose-built facility. The luxury care home provides residential, nursing and dementia care for 60 residents. At Chaucer House, staff work to create a welcoming atmosphere... Read more

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The Old Rectory Retirement Home

Lanfranc Gardens, Off Summerhill, Harbledown, Canterbury CT2 8NJ

1 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.616 Reviews

20 1

"All the staff are excellent to my mother in law all her needs are seen to in everyway. The home is clean and fresh and all the staff are..."Read all 16 reviews

from £1,250 / weekSize 20 rooms

The Old Rectory offers a comfortable and welcoming home for the elderly. It is pleasantly situated close to the church in the historic village of Harbledown, which is just over a mile from Canterbury... Read more

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High Pines Residential Home Ltd

47 Pigeon Lane, Herne Bay CT6 7ES

6.1 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.420 Reviews

12 1

"Mum has been in the home for 2 years now. She has settled in well ( although in the beginning she didn't want to go into a home). She know..."Read all 20 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 27 rooms

High Pines is a family run residential care home located in Herne Bay. A warm and relaxed home that consists of 27 bedrooms all furnished and decorated to a high standard, comfortable lounge areas,... Read more

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Oakfield House

High Street, Wingham, Canterbury CT3 1BU

5.9 miles from centre of Canterbury

8.714 Reviews

"Overall I am very happy with the care my husband receives. Staff and management are friendly and approachable. Rooms are kept clean and..."Read all 14 reviews

from £1,323 / weekSize 30 rooms

Oakfield House Care became under new ownership in 2019. The care home is under refurbishment to modernise and to make the home bright and comfortable, offering homely accommodation and living environments,... Read more

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Lyndhurst Rest Home Ltd

42/43 Marine Parade, Tankerton, Whitstable CT5 2BE

6.1 miles from centre of Canterbury

8.520 Reviews

12 1

"The Rest Home cares for my wife who has Alzheimer's, with dignity and y=understanding. There are daily activities for the residents and a..."Read all 20 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 44 rooms

The Lyndhurst rest home in Tankerton, Kent is situated in the South East of England, in the lovely town of Whitstable and aims to give its clients a relaxing and stimulating environment. Lyndhurst... Read more

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Saxon Lodge Residential Home Ltd

30 Western Avenue, Bridge, Canterbury CT4 5LT

2.9 miles from centre of Canterbury

8.212 Reviews

1 1

"Very Stressing at first for me as its all a shock when your told your mum has Alzheimer I was met by an amazing ladies Loraine and Channel..."Read all 12 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 23 rooms

Saxon Lodge provides quality care for residents in a warm and welcoming environment. The home has an open house policy and encourages friends and family to visit their loved ones regularly. There... Read more

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Old Farmhouse Residential Home

48 Hollow Lane, Canterbury CT1 3SA

0.8 miles from centre of Canterbury

8.219 Reviews

12 1

"My wife has been resident at the Old Farmhouse for 5 years and I visit her in the home on most days of the week, other commitments..."Read all 19 reviews

Size 31 rooms

Group/Owner RCB Healthcare Group

Old Farmhouse Residential Home provides a service that is organised around the privacy and dignity of residents, carried out by a friendly team who strive for exceptional standards. Staff receive specialist... Read more

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Whitstable House

Boorman Way, Whitstable CT5 3SE

5.2 miles from centre of Canterbury

8.15 Reviews

14 1

"This is one of the best care homes in Kent, and we really appreciate everything the staff have done for my grandad! Every time we visit..."Read all 5 reviews

from £2,095 / weekSize 101 rooms

Group/Owner Graham Care Group

Whitstable House care home in Whitstable offers people care and compassion. Trained staff provide support for complex care needs, including palliative or respite care. Situated with views of the... Read more

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Tralee Rest Home

38-40 Tankerton Road, Tankerton, Whitstable CT5 2AB

6.2 miles from centre of Canterbury

9.743 Reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 36 rooms

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The Chase

53 Ethelbert Road, Canterbury CT1 3NH

0.8 miles from centre of Canterbury

from £1,495 / weekSize 31 rooms

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Tarry's Residential Home

86-88 Grand Drive, Herne Bay CT6 8LL

6.3 miles from centre of Canterbury

3 Reviews

from £1,150 / weekSize 19 rooms

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Littlebourne House

2 High Street, Littlebourne, Canterbury CT3 1UN

3.8 miles from centre of Canterbury

8.910 Reviews

from £1,595 / weekSize 65 rooms

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Willow Tree Lodge

126-128 Old Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3PF

0.7 miles from centre of Canterbury

8.140 Reviews

from £1,050 / weekSize 34 rooms

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Strode Park Nursing & Residential Home

Strode Park House, Herne, Herne Bay CT6 7NE

5.5 miles from centre of Canterbury

2 Reviews

from £1,734 / weekSize 55 rooms

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The Red House Nursing Home

London Road, Canterbury CT2 8NB

0.8 miles from centre of Canterbury

3 Reviews

from £1,490 / weekSize 31 rooms

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Older Person Care Home costs in and around Canterbury

Average older person care home costs in and around Canterbury by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 15 older person care homes with fees listed in and around Canterbury.

Type of Care Provided	Canterbury	Kent	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,406	£1,462	£1,308	£1,313
Residential Dementia Care	£1,429	£1,497	£1,338	£1,343
Nursing Care	£1,689	£1,790	£1,570	£1,555
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,759	£1,778	£1,584	£1,575
All Care Types	£1,406	£1,472	£1,319	£1,326

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Canterbury Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 15 care homes with fees listed.

£1,406 per week

4.0% below Kent average
7.5% above England average
7.1% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 11 care homes with fees listed.

£1,429 per week

4.8% below Kent average
6.8% above England average
6.4% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 6 care homes with fees listed.

£1,689 per week

6.0% below Kent average
7.6% above England average
8.6% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 5 care homes with fees listed.

£1,759 per week

1.1% below Kent average
11.0% above England average
11.7% above UK average

How many older person care homes are there in Canterbury?

There are 32 Older Person Care Homes in Canterbury, including 6 Nursing Homes & 26 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in Canterbury have the highest Review Score?

Highland House Care Home, Lark View Care Home & Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in Canterbury.

Which older person care homes in Canterbury offer Nursing Care?

Lark View Care Home, Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home & Highfield Care Home are some of the 6 Nursing Homes in Canterbury.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in Canterbury?

There are 14 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in Canterbury including Highland House Care Home, Lark View Care Home & Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in Canterbury?

Respite Care is offered by 20 elderly care homes in Canterbury including Highland House Care Home, Lark View Care Home & Harbledown Lodge Nursing Home.

How many older person care homes listings in Canterbury have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 17 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in Canterbury have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 1 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.